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  1. quickfarms

    Allison M916 + Mk48 Cab = 6x6 "FEMTT"

    There is, was, a dump truck running around here with a fifth wheel under the dump bed. When work is slow they pull the dump bed and use it as a tractor. I have thought about setting up a tractor to haul 10' containers. A beam would be mounted behind the cab that would have two twist locks in it...
  2. quickfarms

    What is the deal with GL removing data plates?

    Since you stated that if is civilian contact the manufacturer or local dealer to asked if the vin is stamped some place and order a replacement tag. You could have an issue if there is another vin stamped on the trailer. I have seen several trailers where the different plates do not match.
  3. quickfarms

    What is the deal with GL removing data plates?

    I doubt it is GL doing it. There are many reasons for removing the data plate by the military.
  4. quickfarms

    Allison M916 + Mk48 Cab = 6x6 "FEMTT"

    I have been following this project and would like to hear and see how you are planning on accomplishing the bed. Will the fifth wheel be permanently mounded to the frame.
  5. quickfarms

    Handbuilt Towed 105mm Gun

    Nice work
  6. quickfarms

    Camp Delta at Tower Park Meet 4/ 14-21/13 near Lodi, CA

    With all of Artisans convoy talk I had to watch convoy in net flicks last night. I think the movie might be the source of the urban legend that a convoy is illegal. But the movie also states that the tanker can haul 10000 gallons!
  7. quickfarms

    Quick Fist clamps

    How did you secure the but end of the rifle?
  8. quickfarms

    Deuce hauls an MK 18 Trailer

    That is cool. I need to look into the hydrolic requirements so I can determine how big of a power pack would be required to run one on a trailer.
  9. quickfarms

    Camp Delta at Tower Park Meet 4/ 14-21/13 near Lodi, CA

    The prohibition on convoys is only in affect if the convoy is lead by a black mack superliner pulling a tanker. I would like to see the citation prohibiting convoys in either the CA Vehicle Code or from the FMCSA. We have been unable to locate any relevant section. What you can be ticketed for...
  10. quickfarms

    Frequency Meter for MEP

    Where did you get that meter?
  11. quickfarms

    MK18A1 on M977

    That is cool. I had thought about doing that to my truck
  12. quickfarms

    Max towing capacity of a M35?

    That is good info.
  13. quickfarms

    M931a2 height

    What are the bows and rear bed cover for on a M931?
  14. quickfarms

    outage

    It is not the phone. It is the operator.
  15. quickfarms

    M923 Safety Issue?

    Learn the smith system. These are heavy trucks and need to be driven like a truck and not a sports car. Proper driving technique will allow you to avoid probably 95% of the panic stops.
  16. quickfarms

    CUCV emissions restrictions in California

    More than likely all they did was to verify the VIN and mileage. A vin verification is a normal part of registering a former military vehicle in California.
  17. quickfarms

    M923 Safety Issue?

    If you leave the trans in gear or do not depress the clutch you will kill the engine on a truck with a manual transmission. A large number of the current class 8 trucks have either auto shifting or automatic transmissions in them. I have heard reports about a lot of 900 series 5 tons having...
  18. quickfarms

    M923 Safety Issue?

    It is an issue for a driver that does not have a lot of experience driving big trucks under adverse conditions. CDL training is a good idea. The army issue was compounded by there young drivers. Unfortunately antilock brakes are being used as a substitute for driver training and experience...
  19. quickfarms

    Converting a cargo truck to a tractor

    I would like to see a civilian tractor with a 37" fifth wheel height. Mine is about 49" for a civilian tractor. Standard tires are about 44" tall and low profiles are a couple of inches lower. You can lower a military fifth wheel height about 5" by changing to a civilian fifth wheel.
  20. quickfarms

    Craig Systems Shelter Camper Build

    You could use one of these http://m.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_34201_-1?cid=chanintel_google&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=34201 The first issue you have us that your shower pan does not look deep enough and you would have to raise it. You could also cut through the...
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